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TOPS Updates

Most Current TOPS Information

Last updated June 5, 2018

The Louisiana Legislature still has NOT resolved the budget. The budget debate includes
funding for LSU, TOPS, all of higher education, state health programs, public safety,
and other services. Gov. Edwards is expected to call a Third Extraordinary Session
(“Special Session”) to resolve the remaining budget challenges. All parties agree
that a budget shortfall must be addressed, but there is disagreement on the amount.

For TOPS students, the budget challenge includes the scholarship award amount. Currently,
TOPS for 2018-19 is funded at 70.5%, but the funding could get up to 100% in the Third
Special Session.

Under Debate in 2018 Third Extraordinary (“Special”) Session

Student Award

Total for All Students

100% Funded

$7,463

$100,255,895

70.5% Funded

$5,261

$73,154,739

Difference

-$2,202

-$27,101,156

Options for Additional Funding and Payment Plans

Complete the FAFSA

If you have not already done so, you should complete the FAFSA as soon as possible.

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Be sure to check myLSU to complete all required documents, including verification.
Go to my.lsu.edu, select “Financial Services,” then “Financial Aid,” then “Verification Documents.”

Questions about TOPS

Yes, it is not too late. Please visit www.fafsa.gov to complete the FAFSA.

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